Kaedon
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 659 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Kaedon tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 659 recorded births and a peak of 52 in 2006, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The solid, balanced ending gives Kaedon a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Kaedon ranks #8619 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kaedon is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Kaiden or Caden — possibly from the Arabic qadan meaning 'companion' or from the Gaelic cadán ('battle spirit'). It fits within the wildly popular -aiden name family of the 2000s.
With nearly 660 recorded U.S. births, Kaedon rides the Kaiden/Cayden/Aiden wave that dominated American baby naming from the early 2000s onward. Its K-opening and distinctive -edon spelling give it a fresh variation on the beloved sound.
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In the American context, Kaedon is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1997–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Kaedon is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #8619), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kaedon was #2924 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8619, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 65 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 235 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 343 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | — |
The Story of Kaedon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Kaedon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kaedon are most likely born between 1997 and 2016.
How rare is Kaedon?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Kaedon — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2000s with 343 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Kaedon by the numbers
- Would fill 14 school buses
- Meeting one Kaedon per day would take 1.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1997–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8619 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5786 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7019 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7346 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5351 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7914 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5198 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4665 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5668 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6510 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4067 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4124 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2929 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3554 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3050 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2786 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2654 |
| 2007 | 49 | #2550 |
| 2006 | 52 | #2386 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2684 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2024